• Question: how does your body heal a broken bone?

    Asked by M to Daniel, Giovanna, Greg, Kelly, Lowri on 17 Mar 2016.
    • Photo: Lowri Evans

      Lowri Evans answered on 17 Mar 2016:

      Hello Mai

      Your bones are natural healers. At the location of the fracture, your bones will produce lots of new cells and tiny blood vessels that rebuild the bone. These cells cover both ends of the broken part of the bone and close up the break until it’s as good as new 🙂

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